Costa Smeralda
in Northern Sardinia

A pearl in the Mediterranean Sea, Costa Smeralda is an all-time favourite. Polished in parts yet still wild in others, it moves from the beloved Porto Cervo to tucked-away coves. Come for the glamour, stay for the beaches.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week

when to go

may, june, july, august

holidays

Liberation Day, Republic Day, Sa Die De Sa Sardigna

how to get there

Fly in to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport and rent a car or hop in your pre-arranged transfer to where you're staying. Alternatively, take the ferry from Genoa or Naples before renting a car.

how to get around

by car, by bus

nice to know

Before the 1960s, Costa Smeralda was largely undeveloped. Thank goodness for Prince Karim Aga Khan IV!

local language

Italian, Sardinian

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112